Hello,
Just joined the forum since I am about to buy a flatbed for hot shot hauling. Looking at a 2010 with a 6.4 and completely ignorant about diesel engines. A mechanic friend of mine said the newer ones burn hot for emission control and to expect only 200 k miles. Any opinions? Looking forward to learning much from you folks.

Hello, I recently purchased mine as well. First impressions were in stock form the 6.4 is sluggish! I recently added a s&b intake, mini maxx tuner, and deleted the dpf system now the truck is a beast. More power, reliability, and MPGs!

Someone should really make a sticky of all the essientals of the 6.4. DPF, EGR, draining Fuel Water seperator, fuel filters, oil changes etc.. I was new to diesal and it took me about a good 3 weeks of research to be comfortable with this truck. There is so much good information to dig through on this site.

Funny you should mention a Cummins. I looked at a 99 Dodge with a newer Cummins with about 75 k miles on it. It has a dually bed, so I would have to find a flat bed for it. Also some superficial things like a cracked windshield and needs a couple of tires. I'm still chewing on the idea though.

I like the 06/07's, but man those seats are horrible. But I'm a fat boy, so YMMV

If I was looking to get into hot shotting, I'd get a 6.7 Cummins and delete it. more torque, stronger injectors than the 5.9's, factory exhaust brake, better automatic transmission, etc. Plus you can usually get one cheaper than an 06/07 5.9

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